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Vasco and Cruzeiro clash in Brasileirão as Copa do Brasil looms

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 11:27 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Vasco and Cruzeiro clash in Brasileirão as Copa do Brasil looms

Summary

Vasco and Cruzeiro meet at São Januário on Saturday, August 29, for a Brasileirão match. Currently, Cruzeiro sits fifth in the league table with 39 points and aims for their fifth consecutive win. Vasco, in contrast, is second from bottom with 22 points, desperate to avoid relegation. The match occurs between crucial quarterfinals in the Copa do Brasil for both teams. Vasco has made several lineup changes ahead of the game, while Cruzeiro has chosen to field a reserve side, retaining only key players. The kickoff is scheduled for 9:20 p.m. Brasília time.

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By the Numbers

•Match takes place at São Januário on August 29
•Cruzeiro currently fifth with 39 points
•Vasco is second from bottom with 22 points
•Kickoff set for 9:20 p.m. Brasília time
•Lineup changes made by both coaches ahead of match

Latest Updates

11:27 PMYahoo Sports — 📋 With one eye on the Copa do Brasil, Vasco and Cruzeiro name line-ups

What they're saying

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Vasco and Cruzeiro face off this Saturday (29) at São Januário, at 9:20 p.m. (Brasília time), in a match valid for the 25th round of the 2026 Brasileirão. Raposa sit fifth in the table with 39 poi...
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